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Fighting Depression and Anxiety Through Home Décor – The Easy Way

If you didn’t know it by know, you may be interested to find out that our surroundings can influence greatly our mood. Even when dealing with more complex issues such as depression and anxiety. And while you can influence your mood by redecorating your home, we don’t speak about a complete home restoration. Only some small improvements can fix your mood and give you a little pick-me-up.

After all, the whole Chinese living and decorating method of feng shui is based entirely on the fact that the way in which we decorate our homes and living spaces can influence enormously out mood and well-being. And interior designers seem to all agree on the mental benefits of a well-decorated home. But enough with this chit-chat. Below are some ways in which you can easily fight depression with the help of some interior design tricks.

Allow more light into your home

After a certain age, we feel more inclined to experience depression and anxiety. In fact, numerous research papers have shown that people in their 20s’ are more likely to develop anxiety and depression. Good news is, even if you are young and prone to such issues, by simply allowing more natural light into your home you can boost your mood and well-being. According to a series of studies, increasing sunlight exposure is a sure way of increasing secretion of endorphins and serotonin. Plus, if you expose yourself to natural sunlight in the morning, your body will receive signals to stop producing melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep. You will feel less sleepy and ready for a new day in an instant!

Bring positive colors in your home

Dealing with depression is no easy task. However, colors can influence enormously our mood, as we all know it. Get creative and give up your plain white walls. Instead, go for green and blue hues as multiple research papers have shown that these hues can bring a positive touch to your mental well-being. On the other hand, you could always choose those personal favorite hues. Wherever makes you happy!

Bring in some greenery

Plants can bring so much life and energy into a home. If you experience negative emotions, these act as a fast pick-me-up due to their bright colors and intricate shapes. According to researchers, plants can lower anxiety and reduce fatigue.

These are some incredible tips that will help you redecorate your way into a better mental state, into a positive one.